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Attorney of accused Seminole Heights killer enters not guilty plea on suspect's behalf

Donaldson waived his right to appear on Tues.
Posted at 9:03 AM, Dec 12, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-12 13:31:53-05

The attorney for the accused Seminole Heights, Florida killer entered a not guilty plea on his behalf at his arraignment on Tuesday morning.

Howell Donaldson III waived his right to appear at his arraignment on Tuesday, December 11 at 9 a.m. 

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According to court documents, the defendant was fully advised of his right to be present at the hearing. 

On Thursday, December 7 State Attorney Andrew Warren announced Donaldson was indicted on four counts of premeditated murder with a firearm.

On Wednesday, November 29, Howell Emanuel Donaldson III was booked into jail and charged with four counts of First-Degree murder in connection to the murders of Benjamin Mitchell, Monica Hoffa, Anthony Naiboa and Ronald Felton.

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